As I hope the product description makes clear, these are NOT American huckleberries. My seeds germinated very well, went into the garden in early May. I harvested in mid-October. Even the berries that set in June still seemed plump and on the plants then. Plants need substantial water. I froze my harvest. It probably took at least an hour to harvest enough berries (1/8" to 1/4" diameter) to get one gallon of frozen berries. They are excellent added to oatmeal. Be warned about harvest time if you plan to make a pie.